CVE-2018-11918 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, memory allocated is automatically released by the kernel if the 'probe' function fails with an error code.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-415

References

https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=5ca16318bf1a409PatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/11/05/november-2018-code-aurorPatchThird Party Advisory
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=5ca16318bf1a409PatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.codeaurora.org/security-bulletin/2018/11/05/november-2018-code-aurorPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-11918?

CVE-2018-11918 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In all android releases(Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android) from CAF using the linux kernel, memory allocated is automatically released by the kernel if the 'probe' function fails with a...

How severe is CVE-2018-11918?

CVE-2018-11918 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-11918?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.